Operator's Manual: Millcreek Model 4300 TURF TIGER
®
Spreader
3-7
Recommended Settings for TURF TIGER Spreader Operation
CAUTION:
For safe operation of the Turf Tiger spreader, DO NOT exceed the load capacities for
the materials listed in the following charts/specifications.
THE MAXIMUM PAYLOAD IS 7500 lbs.
Material Weights (Range Per Cubic Yard)
Material Volume Estimation
Conversion Factors:
One cubic yard = 27 cubic feet
One square yard = 9 square feet
Estimation Formula:
Cubic yards of material required to cover a specified area
Area to cover
X
Material
X
0.0031
=
Cubic Yards of Material
(square feet)
(depth in inches)
Needed
Example:
Determine the amount of material needed to cover 5,000 square feet with a 1/2" depth.
(5,000)
X
(0.5 inches)
X
0.0031
=
7.75 cubic yards
Material Consistency Max.
Weight
Model Material
Dry
Wet
Max. Yds. (Wet)
Sand
2000 lbs./cu. yd.
2700 lbs./cu. yd.
2.7 cu. yd.
Standard Turf Tiger
with Loading
Flares
hauling 2-3
cubic yards
Topdress Mix
(80% sand +
20% peat)
1600 lbs./cu. yd.
2200 lbs./cu. yd.
3.4 cu. yd.
Compost
900 lbs./cu. yd.
1800 lbs./cu. yd.
4.1 cu. yd.
Turf Tiger with
Optional Extension
Sides
hauling 4-5
cubic yards
Mulch
600 lbs./cu. yd.
1400 lbs./cu. yd.
5.3 cu. yd.
Quantity Needed to Cover
Depth of Material
1,000 Square Feet
One Acre
1/8”
0.375 cubic yds.
17 cubic yds.
1/4"
0.75 cubic yds.
34 cubic yds.
1/2"
1.5 cubic yds.
67 cubic yds.
1”
3.0 cubic yds.
134 cubic yds.
2”
6.0 cubic yds.
269 cubic yds.
3”
9.0 cubic yds.
402 cubic yds.
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